Happy Tuesday, all! Today I am super excited to share my review of another book I group read, The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay, publishing today by St. Martin’s Press!

My Thoughts:

The Malegarde family has gathered in Paris to celebrate the birthday of the father of the family. At the same time, a natural disaster is looming, and as it occurs, the family’s hidden secrets are exposed as the rain continues to fall and flood the city.

The voice of the story is Linden Malegarde, a young photographer. What an interesting and astute voice he has. The Malegardes have grown apart over the years, but they are not acknowledging it. Will the family be able to overcome their hurt and fears to ease their walk through immense tragedy?

With themes of love and second chances, de Rosnay’s The Rain Watcher is rife with eloquent and elegant prose that transports you to the streets, sights, sounds, and intimacy of Paris. The Malegarde family is flawed and relatable, and the storyline is an emotional one. When times are at their most hopeless, we need our families to lean on…Will the Malegardes be able to do the same?

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.

Synopsis:

The first new novel in four years from the beloved superstar author of Sarah’s Key, a heartbreaking and uplifting story of family secrets and devastating disaster, in the tradition of THE NEST.

The Rain Watcher is a powerful family drama set in Paris as the Malegarde family gathers to celebrate the father’s 70th birthday. Their hidden fears and secrets are slowly unraveled as the City of Light undergoes a stunning natural disaster. Seen through the eyes of charismatic photographer Linden Malegarde, the youngest son, all members of the family will have to fight to keep their unity against tragic circumstances.

In this profound and intense novel of love and redemption, De Rosnay demonstrates all of her writer’s skills both as an incredible storyteller but also as a soul seeker.

Fab review, Jenn. That is a pretty cover. It seems to fit in perfectly with the story. This sounds like quite a moving story; Paris is one of my favorite settings. Glad to hear that this was a great read.

You totally won me over with “eloquent and elegant prose that transports you to the streets, sights, sounds, and intimacy of Paris”. Sound like a delightful read. And are those my other favourites… Gerbera Daisies??? I’m so in love with this page right now. 😉 ❤️

Aw, thank you, Nina! Yes, those are Gerbera Daisies (with some hydrangea and a multi-petaled lily), and I took this pic in July. 😂 My planning ahead is paying off! This book was absolutely beautiful! ♥️

We had those in pots this year! They will usually come back if you plant them, but it’s hit and miss, so I’ve just “cheated” and bought a couple pots of them in summer. They love to bake in the hot sun! ♥️ (There is also a calla lily from my yard – I missed naming that one!). Can you grow gerberas where you live?

I noticed the callas. Lol. For my wedding I used callas and my bridesmaids had gerberas. I wish I could grow any flowers! 😂😂. But I haven’t had the time and patience to learn as yet…. and I’ve managed to kill a few seedlings 🙈
I ended up buying some artificial gerberas for my kitchen… not quite the same 🙄😊

Oh, that sounds beautiful! I had tulips and orchids and my bridesmaids had tulips with some others I am blanking on the name. 😂 If you decide to buy a pot of gerberas, they are really easy. You would need to put them in full sun and water them every day. Other than that, you can give them some flower food once a month to keep them blooming. They are pretty easy compared to so many. I bet your daisies in your kitchen are still very happy and charming! ♥️